Brioche knitting is a lot of fun, but there is a lot to learn in terms of techniques. The language of brioche can be confusing and sometimes you don’t want to dive into a complex project when you aren’t comfortable … Read More...
Kwanzaa Printables and Other Resources
If you’re still looking for projects and resources for teaching kids about Kwanzaa, check out the Kwanzaa page at Kid Sparkz.
You’ll find a few few printables including a cut and paste poster, a K is for Kwanzaa coloring page, … Read More...
Recycled paper plate New Year’s Eve Countdown Ball
New Year’s Eve has a special feel this year as so many of us really want to put 2020 in the rear view mirror and move onto a new year that holds so much hope. This fun ball drop countdown … Read More...
Winter Birds Cross Stitch Pattern
There’s something really nice about seeing colorful birds in the bare trees covered with snow. Even if you don’t live somewhere that gets a lot of snow, this winter birds cross stitch pattern from Well Stitches is a lovely one … Read More...
Children’s Road Vehicles – Free Quilt Pattern
Children love quilts. They love all of the colors, the different fabrics, and the designs. They also love playing with cars and trucks. That is why this free pattern from Craft Passion is perfect for almost any child. You’ll find … Read More...
20 Free Unicorn Machine Embroidery Designs
Below are 20 free Unicorn Embroidery designs for Machine Embroidery. All of these Unicorn patterns were free at the time of writing this article. If you have found some online and would like to share, let us know and we … Read More...
Watercolor Greeting Cards
Wow your friends and family with this ingenious and oh-so-gorgeous technique. Watercolors aren’t just for painting anymore — these projects will show you how to incorporate them into your special card and crafting projects. Designs were previously published in the … Read More...
Valentine Bike Card
With the winter Holidays coming to a close it’s a great time to stay inside and work on Valentine’s Day projects. This sweet card from Shauna was made with stamps and dies from Papertrey Ink. I love the frame with … Read More...
Double Layer Chiffon Blouse – Free Sewing Pattern
I love the look of a sheer chiffon blouse, but I don’t much like having to worry about my bra showing through. This double layer chiffon blouse solves that problem! The top layer is a cute sheer chiffon, light and … Read More...
Snowflake Background Layout
This fun and frosty layout from Paige Taylor Evans is filled with lots and lots of snowflakes. She covered almost her entire page with various sizes of snowflake shapes that she die cut from pink and blue pattern paper creating … Read More...
How to Sculpt Baby Yoda
This baby Yoda polymer clay tutorial we’ve recently posted is super cute and simple enough for teens to do it. Thanks for your consideration!
-Wendy Piersall
Knit a Cowl that Looks Like a Shawl
When is a shawl not really a shawl? When it’s an asymmetrical cowl, which has sort of a shawl shape but is attached at the back so it won’t fall off.
It’s really the best of both worlds, a cowl … Read More...
Woven Flowers Embroidery Tutorial
Over on Pumora there is a wonderful series of tutorials on how to embroider flowers. The various articles take you through some of the steps needed to create beautiful hand embroidered flowers for your designs.
I thought I would highlight … Read More...
Crochet Pattern – Temair Throw
If you are looking for a Bohemian blanket design to crochet then this is the perfect pattern! It’s stunning! Lots of dimension and texture make this a very exciting piece to work on. Personally I think this crochet blanket would … Read More...
Cheers to a New Year Card
I know many of us are ready to put 2020 behind us and celebrate the coming of a brand New Year! This fun “Cheers!” card with a funky retro feel is just perfect to send to someone to help them … Read More...
3 Ways to Crop a Sweatshirt – DIY Sewing Tutorial
If the sweatshirt you bought is too long for your torso, it’s easy to crop it to get the right fit! Cropped sweatshirts are also super popular right now, and you can DIY the look by cropping your own sweatshirt … Read More...
20 DIY Blankets and Quilts
As someone who loves the cozy comfort of a good blanket, I’m always on the lookout for new and fun ways to make my own. Whether it’s snuggling up on the couch with a book, or wrapping up on a … Read More...
Family Photos Grid Layout
Lisa Dickinson used a color challenge inspiration and her annual family photos for this wonderful grid style layout. The grid leaves plenty of room for several smaller photos, along with space for embellishments and simple journaling. She added lots of … Read More...
Snowflake Cards
Using the new Snowflake Season kit from Simon Says Stamp Nichol Spohr created these wonderfully sparkly Snowflake Cards. The kits contains snowflake stamps, pattern paper and dies that are ideal for creating winter themed cards for birthday, friendship, thank you … Read More...
Butterfly Method Double Welt Pocket with Flap – Sewing Tutorial
A double welt pocket and flap is a beautiful way to finish pockets on jackets, dressy or casual. Mayra at So Sew Easy shows how you can use the butterfly method to create a double welt pocket with flap. The … Read More...